Hillcrest Heights Elementary vs Potomac High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Temple Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Potomac High
Oxon Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Heights Elementary Temple Hills, Maryland | Potomac High Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 879 | #186 of 197 |
| National rank | #47009 of 50,301 | #15896 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 388 | 1,347 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 7% |
| city | Temple Hills | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.2 vs 16.2).
- •Hillcrest Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Potomac High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •Hillcrest Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Hillcrest Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Potomac High is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Heights Elementary better than Potomac High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Heights Elementary and Potomac High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Temple Hills and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary: 388. Potomac High: 1,347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Heights Elementary and Potomac High rank in Maryland?
Hillcrest Heights Elementary is 816th of 879 and Potomac High is 186th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).